Good morning. Cape Fear Valley Health is committing $900,000 over two years to Fayetteville State University for the construction of a new health and wellness facility.
The health care system and university announced the investment on Tuesday to a crowd of about 100 attendees inside FSU’s Seabrook Auditorium. The Health and Wellness Facility — expected to cost in total about $13.9 million — is one part of FSU’s 10-year campus master plan, which began in 2023.
The facility will help expand student health services at the university, according to officials at Tuesday’s event. More in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Students from Fayetteville State University are headed to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to perform an original dark comedy production called Be A Wolf. The annual Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival. Last fall, a group of Cumberland County building inspectors traveled to western North Carolina to volunteer in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. They were recently honored at the North Carolina Building Inspectors’ Association conference for their contributions. Plus, Dirtbag Ales hosts a farmers market in Hope Mills every Sunday for most of the year. Were you at the market in July? Check out our photo gallery below to see if you were spotted.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Editor-in-Chief
Cape Fear Valley Health donates $900K to Fayetteville State for new health and wellness center
Cape Fear Valley Health is donating $900,000 to Fayetteville State University for the construction of a new health and wellness facility.
More from CityView
Fayetteville State University’s “Be A Wolf” is heading to the world stage
The play carries a universal question to audiences: What does it mean to confront the monster within?
THE KIRBY FILE: County building inspectors honored for volunteer efforts in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
“There is still much to be done in many areas and so much will be affected for years to come.”
Here’s a look into Dirtbag Ales’ Farmers Market in Hope Mills
Dirtbag Ales hosts its Farmers Market every Sunday from March 16 to Nov. 16 this year. Were you there in July?
Events
BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING & SUPPLIES DRIVE
- Where: New Creations Church at Hodges Chapel, 780 Hodges Chapel Road, Benson
- When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today
- What: We’re collecting gently used or new clothes, backpacks and school supplies to support local families through our Back-to-School Clothing Drive! Every donation helps a child start the school year with confidence and joy.
PRESCHOOL: FLOWER FRIENDS
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 10-11 a.m. today
- What: Preschoolers will have the chance to plant their own flowers and explore the many colors and shapes of flowers in the garden.
TECH TIME AT BORDEAUX LIBRARY
- Where: Bordeaux Branch Library, 3711 Village Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 10:30 a.m.-noon today
- What: Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.
Obituaries
Daniel Norman McLaughlin
Daniel Norman McLaughlin, 66, of Rowland, passed away on Monday, July 28.
Sue Ellen Kiehart
Sue Ellen Kiehart, 44, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, July 27.
Emory Braxton Lowe
Emory Braxton Lowe, 34, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, July 26.
Until tomorrow!
✏️ Pamela Suggs Story, social work coordinator and homeless liaison for Cumberland County Schools, has been appointed by Gov. Josh Stein to the North Carolina Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs. A press release from the governor pointed to Story’s years of service in the school district and her expertise working with public school students who are vulnerable and experiencing homelessness.
~ Maydha
